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Beethoven

1992Movie1 h 27 minPG

ComedyFamily
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes31%36%

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, tears or scares.

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Story

The head of the family is the one with the tail.

The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.

Feels like

  • Family Comedy
  • Animal Hijinks
  • Beloved Pet Story
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Suburban Life
  • Nostalgic Classic
  • Lighthearted Adventure
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Dog Centric

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Brian Levant
Written by
John Hughes, Amy Holden Jones
Produced by
Joe Medjuck, Michael C. Gross
Music by
Randy Edelman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 3, 1992 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
April 3, 1992
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$147 million
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

Crash in Through the Ceiling, Take My Hand!, Pale Females, Dark Males +9

  • Crash in Through the Ceiling
  • Take My Hand!
  • Pale Females, Dark Males
  • Soft Glass
  • Rich Bitch
  • Wild Teen Party
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Artistic License – Animal Care
  • Artistic License – Animal Care
  • Urine Trouble
  • Urine Trouble
  • Evil-Detecting Dog

12 of 175 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Beethoven?"

Questions about Beethoven

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beethoven?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Beethoven from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Beethoven worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 31%). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Beethoven okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Beethoven make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Beethoven?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Beethoven use?

Crash in Through the CeilingTake My Hand!Pale Females, Dark MalesSoft GlassRich BitchWild Teen PartyMy God, What Have I Done?Artistic License – Animal CareArtistic License – Animal CareUrine TroubleUrine TroubleEvil-Detecting Dogand 163 more

TV Tropes lists 175 tropes for it, including Crash in Through the Ceiling, Take My Hand!, and Pale Females, Dark Males.